Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson is returning to the lineup for Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Dobson missed Games 1-6 and the last two regular-season contests with a thumb injury. He sustained the injury April 11 against the Columbus Blue Jackets after taking a Zach Werenski slap shot to the hand.
The 26-year-old notched 12 goals and 47 points in 80 games this season. He averaged 22:29, which ranked third on the Canadiens behind Mike Matheson and Lane Hutson.
Dobson is replacing Arber Xhekaj in the lineup.
